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Why Illinois’ trip to Ireland is a good (and bad) idea

Illinois Football is going to Dublin in two years to play the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Aug.28, 2021.

The announcement was made Monday morning.

It’s too early to say “pack your bags, we’re goin’ on a trip!” because two years may seem like a long ways away. It is. At least for now, mark your calendars.

Here are some pros and cons of Illinois going to Dublin to play some gridiron football.

The team will travel to Ireland earlier in the week to take in the sights and sounds of Irish country and adjust to the time difference.